Tag Archives: Nokia N8 Unlocked

Skype has been down for a number of cell phone users such as unlocked iphone 4, Nokia N8, etc.. who tried to connect to the service today. The company said that they had identified the problem and were looking to give users instructions on how to fix the issue for those that were having problems connecting to the service early this morning. The company quickly released some very simple instructions on how users can fix the issue depending on the operating system that they are using.

To start, users should close the program both on the main desktop as well as on the system tray to be sure that nothing is running. Then, they should go into the control folders and select the view tab to ensure that all of the entries are available. Make sure that you turn off the option to allow for hidden folders. In this folder there should be a shared .xml file. Once you have located that, you type %appdata%skype into the run option and then click ok. You will then delete the shared.xml file and will restart Skype, which should correct the issues.

Skype was able to very quickly fix the issue and release a workaround that was very easy to follow that most users should be able to follow fairly easily. They will also probably be releasing an update at some point in the near future that does it all for you for those of us that are not as inclined with computer. They were able to quickly address the issues and give users a fix to the problem. Skype’s customer service is some of the best that is out there at this current time and they responded to the issues in just a few short minutes which is something that you have to admire when it comes to larger companies that often take quite some time to address issues that are seen by a minority such as this issue.

The Unlocked Nokia N9 was a device that most thought was never going to be released, but it looks as though there might still be a chance for the device that most thought was scrapped at the time. The FCC filing for the device made its way online today. The device was found in the government database, in which it was claimed that there were six cell frequencies along with Bluetooth and a 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n WiFi.

This shows that the device would be able to debut on a number of different carriers, so narrowing that down is going to be tough until more details are released. The device will also feature a QWERTY sliding keyboard that suggests based on the layout that the device will be available in the US or Canada.

Some have suggested based on the specs that the device might be a great device to run on the Windows Phone 7 platform, although no information regarding that can be released. The device is a promising one, but not a lot has been released about it, until this FCC file made its way online.

A number of different phones have become known to the public in this way, and you can bet that it will be not be the last time either. Although nothing is concrete at this point, the fact that the paperwork has been filed to the FCC shows that there is a fairly great chance that the device could see the light of day some time in the near future.

The unlocked Nokia N9 was a phone that a lot of people were excited about when the first details were released, but it quickly died down when it looked like the phone was never going to see the light of day. Now that things have changed, perhaps there will be a buzz for the device again.

With the recent issues that Japan has faced following the fallout of an 8.9 earthquake and the ensuing tsunami afterwards, AT&T has announced that they are going to allow their unlocked cell phone users to make free calls to Japan till the end of the month. Since the disaster, understandably, it has been very hard for people to contact relatives inside of the country. Making outgoing calls within Japan has also been difficult. Some of those from North America that survived the quake have still not been able to make contact with their families.

The announcement by the company is the first of its kind. Shortly after the announcement by AT&T, both Sprint and Verizon announced that they were going to be extending the same offer to their users as well. They also announced that they were not going to charge users for text message fees to phones that are located within Japan.

It is good to see that these huge providers are stepping up and making it as easy as possible for people to contact family members a world away. With the issues that Japan has had in recent days with both outgoing and incoming calls, this should ease the minds of those back in the states a little bit who were worried about charges that could pile up when they try to make contact with individuals in the Japan area.

Text messages might be the best way to try to communicate, at least until things calm down. This will allow them to answer whenever the text goes through and will not require that they answer a call that may or may not go through. The announcements are welcome, and show that to these companies - it is not always all about the bottom line and profit that they could potentially see from a move.

The Get Jar app store is one that has become increasingly popular in recent months. While the Opera mini application might have been one of the favorites of their unlocked cell phone users, that did not stop the app store from removing the app from their app store. The Opera app has been surprisingly popular with many of their users. However, while GetJar claims that there is no malicious reasoning behind their decision to get rid of the app from their app store, some have speculated if it was not a competition based move.

Shortly after the removal, the company decided that they were going to respond to these inquiries in a letter to their users. They apologized and said that they did not tak the decision to remove Opera Mini Browser lightly. They had more than 30 million downloads of the app in total over the course of the last few years when they decided to remove it.

They claimed that they decided that their decision to remove to app was because they needed to continue making money, and the number of downloads that he app was receiving was simply too much for them to handle. It is not often that you hear a tech company admits their shortcomings, but this appeared to be the situation today when GetJar removed Opera Mini from their app store.

They were very open with their reasoning behind the removal, and you can not really fault them for just doing what is best for their business in the long run. They have been able to be open with their processes and transparent so that users are not able to scream foul play. After all, it is not foul play when you admit the true reasoning behind your decision and it makes perfect sense.

Reports about unlocked cell phones with projectors have run rampant in recent years. The first reports were first seen in October 2008. These reports stated that developers were already working on a design that would bring a mobile device with a built in projector to Japan in the coming months. This project has taken a little bit longer than expected, but Japan’s biggest mobile carrier, NTT Docomo announced today that they would be offering the new handset with built in projection starting on Friday.

It will be the first phone that allows users to project images on to wall and screens, and could be the start of a revolution in the mobile industry. The device, which is called the Sharp SH-06 will feature a 3.7 inch touchscreen that features a 480x854 resolution. The device will also feature a prjector that has nine lumens of brightness and a 640x360 resolution, allowing you to quickly and easily share online videos with friends without having to pass the phone around.

As you might imagine, the phone will also come with a OneSeg digital TV tuner, which seems to make a lot of sense and will go along nicely with the projector. The device will also have Blu-Ray record connectivity, allowing users to project Blu-Ray images through the projector.

Along with the projector, the Sharp SH-06 will feature a 5.3 mega pixel CMOS camera, completely with auto-focus, that will allow you to take high quality photos. At just 137 grams, you would really expect the first handset with built in projection to weight substantially more in order to house the technology. If this turns out to be a hit in Japan, you can expect companies to quickly make plans to bring the technology to the US sometime thereafter. This is one feature that all mobile enthusiasts should keep their eye on.

ViewSonic announced their newest smart phone on Thursday. The new unlocked cell phone, the Viewpad 4, will be added to their line of great ViewPad phones. Currently, there is already the ViewPad 7 and 10 tablets that have gained quite a bit of attention in recent months. The ViewPad 4, like the previous models in the line, will be a tablet but will have smart phone functionality as well.

The ViewPad 4 will have a 4.1 inch WVGA display, as well as a 1 GHz processor from Snapdragon. It will be able to record high quality 720p HD video and will also feature playback support. Along with an HDMI out port, a feature that has become the highlight of many new phone announcements and a 5 megapixel camera, the Viewpad 4 is a device that is loaded with excellent features.

It is expected to be released sometime in the second or third quarter of 2011. So far, no pricing information has been released. They did announce that the carriers would be responsible for the pricing of the device, although the company did not name which carriers those might be.

This addition to their ViewPad line will give consumers a cheaper option with a smaller screen if they do not want to have to deal with the higher priced models in the ViewPad line. The fact that the device will have full cellular support is another huge draw and should garner them a lot of viewers. Although it is considered to be a tablet, the ViewPad 4 is more the size of a large smart phone, complete with all of the features that you would expect a cellular device to have. It will run on the Android 2.2 Froyo software, an operating system that many tablets that were announced during the Consumer Electronics Show will be running on.

US Cellular announced three new plans today that are available for individuals with prepaid unlocked phones. The announcement comes just in time for the 2010 holiday season and the plans will include unlimited text messaging along with three different sets of minute plans. You can purchase 200, 400 or 100 minutes for your US Cellular prepaid device. Each of the plans will cost $29, $39, or $49. Plans of 400 minutes and above will also come with a monthly 5 gigabyte data plan.

As prepaid calling has become more popular in recent years because they do not require a contractual agreement, smaller providers have added increased features and new plans for these devices. In the beginning, many providers only offered one standard prepaid plan, but US Cellular has expanded to three plans that give their customers added flexibility.

The 200 minute plan is for the occasional phone user who likely only user their phone when they are out and about. the 400 minute plan also includes unlimited texting and picture messaging with 5 gigabytes of browsing data, and is geared toward individuals that are looking for the smart phone experience without having to agree to a contract. The 100 minute plan also overs unlimited text and video messaging, and is the step before their $69.99 prepaid plan which is also compatible with various smart phones and allows unlimited incoming calls on nights and weekends.

Many carriers, both in the contractual and pre-paid space have made changes to their offered plans in recent weeks just in time for the holiday season. The competitive nature of the industry forces these companies to constantly compete with each other by adding features or lowering their prices. It will be interesting to see if other prepaid providers follow suit and change their prices and plans following the US Cellular announcement.

Back in September, Apple announced their new social networking site called Ping. The concept of this site is that people would get on there and be able to discuss music with others. They could follow people to see what they were listening to, and they can also follow different artists to check out the new songs that they released. It would basically be a variation of Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes combined. You would get to meet other people, mostly based on having similar tastes in music. I think that this is a pretty good concept; however, it really did not take off right off the bat. Even in the past month or so, over a year after it was released, it still remains widely unknown about.

Obviously, there are some other main features about Ping as well other than just getting to know people. Another feature, just like in ITunes, is that you can easily buy music by going to an artists’ fan page. The people that have used Ping on unlocked iphone 4 have reported that buying music on this social networking site requires minimal to no effort. This is a really good sign for people that may want to switch over. Also, being on Ping pretty much means that you could get rid of ITunes as well. The only downside is that it does not have as many artists’ as ITunes has – yet.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs sent out an email the other day to all of his iTunes users letting people know about his social networking site. He reported that Ping already has millions of users and that it is growing fast. Many could be quite skeptical of his growing fast comment though since he had to send out this e-mail. However, this does sound like a social networking site to look into.

Not only did Facebook for Android get updated, but Twitter also got a very important update as well. Not a whole lot of new features were added, but there were some noticeable ones that people will definitely take a liking to. One thing that they did that people will definitely appreciate is the speed increase. In today’s society, people want things fast and they want things now. With slow loading times, people get tired and stop using that particular application. With the speed increase, more people will be happy and spend more time tweeting on their phone.

Arguably the biggest addition is the pull-to-refresh, which the unlocked iPhone4 client has actually had for a while. This is an option bar that is revealed by swiping on a tweet. There are also some new, fresh quoting options for retweets. Along with that, all avatar photos are now high resolution, so you can see them as clearly on your phone as you can at home on your computer. The testers that have tried it out all have had great results and came away extremely happy with the updates. The testers were most happy with the increased loading speed that was mentioned above. Unlike older versions of twitter, the avatars will not load right away with the page; they will be a bit slower, but that is to be expected since they are going to be a higher resolution. They will definitely be worth the wait; you can trust me on that. The upgraded, as expected, will be free, so there is really no reason not to upgrade. You will definitely be happy with the upgrade with these featured, even though there was not a whole lot of new ones added. Increased loading time means more productivity!